Blueberry Ricotta Squares recipe

1 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup white sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/3 cup milk

1/4 cup shortening

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

1 1/2 cups blueberries

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese

1/3 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, and baking powder.

Add the milk, shortening, 1 egg, and lemon extract, and use an electric mixer to mix on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 1 minute.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.

Sprinkle blueberries over the batter.

In a medium bowl, stir together 2 beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract.

Spoon this mixture over the blueberries, and spread evenly.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.